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    Re: A Lack of Fish?

    Quote Originally Posted by keith_r
    don't just add an aquarium plant fertilizer, even if it says "fish safe" it may be safe for fish not meant for consumption.. read up on what is contained in anything before you add it..
    maxicrop with iron is made from seaweed, and is safe for fish that will be eaten
    Sound advice. Maxicrop is pretty darn expensive though, but again if money isn't an issue, that's a good way to start.

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    Re: A Lack of Fish?

    i bought a quart of maxicrop for under 10 bucks last year, and still have a bit left, using maybe a cap full every few weeks to once a month
    even used some on the dirt garden last year as a foliar spray (diluted)

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    Re: A Lack of Fish?

    It's $20 at my local hydro shop. I went through it quick. Pee is cheaper any way you look at it

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    Re: A Lack of Fish?

    yeah, i didn't use it to cycle my system, i used aged humonia, first day added 2 week old stuff and had ammonia readings that afternoon..

    waitin for the nitrites and nitrates was the hard part

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    Re: A Lack of Fish?

    Quote Originally Posted by keith_r
    yeah, i didn't use it to cycle my system, i used aged humonia, first day added 2 week old stuff and had ammonia readings that afternoon..

    waitin for the nitrites and nitrates was the hard part
    I completely agree! Mother Nature should have a fast forward button sometimes!

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    Re: A Lack of Fish?

    oh, and i about crapped myself when you agreed with me earlier uf! hahahaha

    just kidding

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    Re: A Lack of Fish?

    Quote Originally Posted by keith_r
    oh, and i about crapped myself when you agreed with me earlier uf! hahahaha

    just kidding
    No you're not!

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    Re: A Lack of Fish?

    Update:

    Thx for the info guys.

    I added 12 more goldfish. Also after reading another post on here used steel wool under my incoming flow to growbed. About 3 days later plants are greener and the new leaves are very dark green. Also seems that they growing much faster now. Ph is maxed out on test scale so added some ph down for fish ponds. Still high Im guessing 7.6 from a little lighter shade of blue in the test vial now. Ammonia levels are still 0 - .25 on test scale so good there.
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    Re: A Lack of Fish?

    sounds like you're coming along.. go easy on ph adjustements, a big change will stress your fish..your system's ph will come down naturally over time..

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    Re: A Lack of Fish?

    That sounds great! Don't forget to take some pictures!

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